Identifier
Created
Classification
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06BRIDGETOWN103
2006-01-18 11:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bridgetown
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS TO

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ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 181142Z JAN 06
FM AMEMBASSY BRIDGETOWN
TO RUEADRO/HQ ICE DRO WASHINGTON DC
INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1664
RUEHSP/AMEMBASSY PORT OF SPAIN 9412
UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000103 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR DS/CR/CIL

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC OTRA BB
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS TO
ESCORT DEPORTEE OSWALD CLEVLAND WAYDE JACOB THROUGH
BARBADOS TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

REF: A.)OSWALD CLEVLAND WAYDE JACOB (A030582513)
B.)131646Z JAN 06

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000103

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR DS/CR/CIL

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ASEC OTRA BB
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ICE OFFICERS TO
ESCORT DEPORTEE OSWALD CLEVLAND WAYDE JACOB THROUGH
BARBADOS TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

REF: A.)OSWALD CLEVLAND WAYDE JACOB (A030582513)
B.)131646Z JAN 06


1. Embassy Bridgetown grants country clearance for ICE
officers Miguel Covarrubias and Glen Beck to escort
criminal Oswald Jacob transiting through Barbados to
Trinidad & Tobago, January 20, 2006.


2. Embassy RSO has notified Barbados authorities of
the details of the transit visit. Understand that
further Embassy assistance is not required. If you have
any questions, please contact Sean A. Nedd at Embassy
Bridgetown Tel:(246) 436-4950, x2430 or Fax: 1 246-430-
3747, E-mail: Neddsa@state.gov. For 24-hour contact
please access the embassy number and extension 2210.


3. Unfortunately, post's resources do not allow us the
flexibility to meet and assist visitors at the airport.
However, Customs and Immigration are visitor-friendly.
The exchange rate is approximately 2.00 BD$ for 1 USD.
U.S. currency, traveler's checks, and credit cards are
routinely and widely accepted here.


4. Entry requirements: A valid U.S. passport is
required to enter Barbados. No visa is required if your
stay is under six months, including those travelers
arriving with diplomatic or official passports. For
further information, travelers may contact the Embassy
Bridgetown, telephone 246-436-4950.


5. Departure tax for Barbados is $25.00 BD or $13.00
USD. Individuals traveling on Diplomatic Passports are
exempt from this departure tax.


6. The following is general information pertaining to
security and health considerations throughout the
Eastern Caribbean:

SECURITY
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In the Eastern Caribbean, foot travel outside of well-
established tourist areas is not generally recommended,
especially at night. Be vigilant when using public
telephones or ATM facilities near roadsides or quiet
areas. As in many U.S. metropolitan areas, wearing
expensive jewelry, carrying expensive objects, or
carrying large amounts of cash should be avoided.
Visitors should also safeguard valuables while at the
beach. While hotels are generally safe, many visitors
have experienced loss of unattended items. Hotel
burglaries are not uncommon and all valuables should be
locked in room safes.

HEALTH INFORMATION
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In Barbados, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent, the major
health threat is dengue fever, transmitted by the Aedes
Aegypti mosquito. Persons should therefore protect
themselves with insect repellent. There is also a
growing incidence of HIV/AIDS. The Eastern Caribbean
enjoys clean and safe drinking water. Only routine
boosters for immunizations, i.e., Tetanus, Diphtheria,
Pertussis and oral polio vaccine are required when
traveling to this region. It takes several weeks to
become accustomed to the heat and humidity. Prolonged
exposure to the sun, without protection, causes
sunburn, and may ultimately result in sun-damaged skin
or even skin cancer. Sunscreen or sunblock should be
used for protection. Barbados has the best medical
facilities of all the islands of the Eastern Caribbean,
and most of the medical specialties have practitioners
here.

GILROY